Venue: Capital Pool Checkers
1750 Columbia Road NW, Washington DC, 20009
4 Round Swiss
Standard and Quick Rated Event
Time Control: 25 minutes and 5 seconds delay
One Section
PRIZES:
1st Place - $100
Top Under 1600 Player - $50
Top Woman Player - $50
Round One begins at 12:30 pm. The next rounds begin as soon as all games are completed.
In-person registration ends at 12:15 pm.
Online Entry Fee - $35
Entry is $40 in person.
Free entry to GM/IMs. ($25 deducted from prize)
Up to two half-point byes are allowed. Half-point byes can be requested for any round. The deadline to request a half-point bye is prior to the start of round 2.
Chess sets and clocks are provided.
Nearest Metro is Columbia Heights Metro Station. 12-minute walk.
Street Parking Available. And parking is available at the Safeway garage.
USCF membership is required to compete in the tournament. All players must follow US Chess Federation rules enforced by the Tournament Director. Entry Fee guarantees your registration for the tournament. If a player is unable to compete in the event, refunds are given if notified by 11:59 pm of the day before the event date. Email malcolm@livechess.club for refund. No refunds are given on the day of the event.
